Senior Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Treats patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA accredited academic institution
Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy
2 years of experience as a PTA required
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills learned
Effective problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills which requires the ability to quickly assess situations and appropriately respond in a timely manner
Ability to understand roles as defined and work within a Team-oriented environment
Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status
Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently
Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment
LPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners

Responsibilities

Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist
Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively
Delegates and monitors aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel
Coordinates the delivery of physical therapy services
Documents services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately
Accurately records and submits patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity
Efficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and supplies
Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
Serves as an administrative and clinical resource to all inter and intra-departmental personnel
Serves as a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy assistant students
Other duties as assigned